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Cowboy Fried Rice

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🌵 Cowboy Fried Rice combines bold southwestern spices with hearty meat and vegetables for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
🍳 This one-skillet dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights with a delicious homemade touch.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup finely shredded cooked pulled pork

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ cup diced white onion

1 seeded and diced jalapeño

3 teaspoons minced garlic

½ cup drained black beans

10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)

Two lightly beaten eggs

3 cups cooked rice

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1-Gather and prepare all ingredients, including chopping the onion and jalapeño, and mincing the garlic.

2-Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot and shimmering.

3-Add the diced white onion and seeded jalapeño, sautéing them for about 2-3 minutes until they soften.

4-Stir in the 3 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

5-Mix in the ½ cup of drained black beans and the 10-ounce can of drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, letting them warm through.

6-Pour in the two lightly beaten eggs, scrambling them directly into the mixture until just set.

7-Add the 3 cups of cooked rice, along with 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons each of cumin and oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon chili powder. Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8-Finally, fold in the 1 cup of finely shredded cooked pulled pork and cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and combined.

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Notes

🌶 Adjust the amount of jalapeño and chili powder to control the spice level according to your preference.
🥣 Use day-old rice for best texture when making fried rice.
🥩 Substitute pulled pork with shredded chicken or beef for variety.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Resting/Marinating Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing and Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg